Cincinnati—Lynda Price, director of faculty and administrative
affairs for the University of Cincinnati (UC) Medical Center, is the
first recipient of the Marie Brown Award. The honor was named for Marie
Brown who worked at the UC Medical Center and University Hospital for
16 years. Brown was known for her successful collaborations within and
across departments and institutions. She passed away in October 1997.
The award recognizes an unsung hero who has enhanced the Medical Center
through continuing, ongoing efforts, including interdisciplinary
research efforts within or between colleges.

Price was selected
for the award in recognition of her problem solving efforts for Medical
Center employees as well as her work on women's issues. "Lynda
encourages cooperation across the Medical Center, and she always does
this with a smile," says Donald Harrison, MD, senior vice president and
provost for the UC Medical Center. "Receiving the award was emotional
because I knew Marie and worked with her," says Price. "I thought so
highly of her, and I am humbled because I consider her to be a role
model." Price was presented a plaque and a $500 award from the UC
Medical Center.